“Although there are ample technical challenges, the accomplished vibraphonist will find that giving a cohesive rendering of “Apranibita” is the greatest challenge.”- Percussive Notes
“Although there are ample technical challenges, the accomplished vibraphonist will find that giving a cohesive rendering of “Apranibita” is the greatest challenge.”- Percussive Notes
The Sharpend Stick is a Native American war song and dance that is in the “fish-step” style. It is said that the popular 1920’s dance craze the “Charleston” was derived from this dance.
The Sharpend Stick is a Native American war song and dance that is in the “fish-step” style. It is said that the popular 1920’s dance craze the “Charleston” was derived from this dance.
A third-place winner in 2002 PAS composition contest for solo multiple percussion. The title is taken from the new form of USB, a high data-transfer cable which is the interface for today’s digital audio and video devices (allowing the user to send more than a CD’s worth of data every 10 seconds). In the piece, the performer becomes the Fire Wire, relaying information to the audience at a high rate of speed.
A third-place winner in 2002 PAS composition contest for solo multiple percussion. The title is taken from the new form of USB, a high data-transfer cable which is the interface for today’s digital audio and video devices (allowing the user to send more than a CD’s worth of data every 10 seconds). In the piece, the performer becomes the Fire Wire, relaying information to the audience at a high rate of speed.
Solo timpani (5 drums) and 4 percussionists – vibraphone/bass drum/opera gong, marimba (5.0)/field drum, 2 congas/2 cowbells/tom-tom/sus. cym./glockenspiel. 2 bongos/2woodblocks/closed hi-hat/ribbon crasher/kickdrum/crotales. Premiered at PASIC 2004 by the Victoria Memorial Percussion Ensemble (for whom the piece was written) with John Beck playing the solo timpani part.
Solo timpani (5 drums) and 4 percussionists – vibraphone/bass drum/opera gong, marimba (5.0)/field drum, 2 congas/2 cowbells/tom-tom/sus. cym./glockenspiel. 2 bongos/2woodblocks/closed hi-hat/ribbon crasher/kickdrum/crotales. Premiered at PASIC 2004 by the Victoria Memorial Percussion Ensemble (for whom the piece was written) with John Beck playing the solo timpani part.
Rechargeble Light received its premiere performance on August 4, 2000 at the Chautauqua Institute (Chautauqua, NY) with Michael Burritt as percussion soloist. It attempts to fuse electronic and acoustic sounds in a chamber music setting. Scored for percussion soloist playing non-pitched instruments accompanied by five percussionists playing mostly pitched instruments including two synthesizers and a MalletKat (a synthesizer comprised of triggers in the shape of a mallet keyboard).
Rechargeble Light received its premiere performance on August 4, 2000 at the Chautauqua Institute (Chautauqua, NY) with Michael Burritt as percussion soloist. It attempts to fuse electronic and acoustic sounds in a chamber music setting. Scored for percussion soloist playing non-pitched instruments accompanied by five percussionists playing mostly pitched instruments including two synthesizers and a MalletKat (a synthesizer comprised of triggers in the shape of a mallet keyboard).
Nocturne is a 15 minute work for solo percussionist. The piece is multi-metric and draws its material through rhythmic
permutations of the main theme. The chimes are used to play “serial” melodies based on the southern hymn “My Song in
the Night.
Nocturne is a 15 minute work for solo percussionist. The piece is multi-metric and draws its material through rhythmic
permutations of the main theme. The chimes are used to play “serial” melodies based on the southern hymn “My Song in
the Night.
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| Difficulty | Advanced |
|---|---|
| Performance Type | Duet |
For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
For marimba duet with piano accompaniment
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
An intermediate solo marimba piece, reminiscent of a summer sunset in the country.
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
A 4.3 marimba solo inspired by the Grateful Dead.
In Twilight, Brostrom focuses on basic ideas of chords and color transformation. An example of this occurs in the opening phrase as chords are passed off from duo to duo. “Twilight” is defined as “the light from the sky between full night and sunrise or between sunset and full night” or simply as “an intermediate state that is not clearly defined.” (Intermediate to Advanced)Duration 6:00.
In Twilight, Brostrom focuses on basic ideas of chords and color transformation. An example of this occurs in the opening phrase as chords are passed off from duo to duo. “Twilight” is defined as “the light from the sky between full night and sunrise or between sunset and full night” or simply as “an intermediate state that is not clearly defined.” (Intermediate to Advanced)Duration 6:00.
This fine collection includes Furioso and Valse in D Minor, Capriccio Marimba, Dance of the Hippolollipops, Etude 1955 and Habanera.
This fine collection includes Furioso and Valse in D Minor, Capriccio Marimba, Dance of the Hippolollipops, Etude 1955 and Habanera.
It is with the virtuosic percussionist in mind that Contemporary Collection for Snare Drum was composed.
It is with the virtuosic percussionist in mind that Contemporary Collection for Snare Drum was composed.
Duet for two marimbasSkylark Orange Circles is dedicated to the wonderful Japanese marimba virtuoso, Momoko Kamiya. The music is very dance-like in quality, going over and over through mostly the same sequence of harmonies while melodic variations are developed. The melodic ideas become more and more like a bird (or flute) singing as the work progresses.
Duet for two marimbasSkylark Orange Circles is dedicated to the wonderful Japanese marimba virtuoso, Momoko Kamiya. The music is very dance-like in quality, going over and over through mostly the same sequence of harmonies while melodic variations are developed. The melodic ideas become more and more like a bird (or flute) singing as the work progresses.
Written for Leigh Howard Stevens and She-e Wu, this jazzy piece requires two advanced players and two 5.0 octave instruments. A “must play” if you have a friend ready and willing to take on the challenge with you.
Written for Leigh Howard Stevens and She-e Wu, this jazzy piece requires two advanced players and two 5.0 octave instruments. A “must play” if you have a friend ready and willing to take on the challenge with you.
